Pastor’s Ponderings: A Believer in Blessings
Are we really resting in the peace and security that God offers us? Or, we running around, bearing burdens that God wants to lift from us? Matthew 6:25-26… “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Psalm...
read moreMen are Set to Kick Off a New Season! (9/12/15)
Pizza!!!! On the second Saturday of every month in the year (except in the months named July and August), a group of men get together to laugh, drink coffee, eat donuts… and share in some informal Bible study. The “informal Bible study” is usually lead by an outside speaker who gives us a fresh perspective on how we can live and grow in our Christian walk as men. Our fellowship gatherings are normally held at 7:30 AM in the Potter’s Hand room (balcony level behind the sanctuary). Why so early?!? Well, we’re...
read moreWe Interrupt this Summer for some Important Reminders…
Hello Beachgoers! If you’re still vacationing in Maine or lounging by the pool, please take a moment to note the following “re-start” dates. September isn’t that far away! Just Around the Corner… Our Father’s House (Kids’ 1st day of School) Tuesday, Sept. 8 Men’s Fellowship Gathering (Fall Kickoff dinner- 6PM) Saturday, Sept. 12 Children’s Church Sunday, Sept. 13 Tuesday Night Dinners/Studies Tuesday, Sept. 15 Choir Rehearsals Thursday, Sept. 17 Not Ready for...
read moreLove, Somebody (7/12/15)
What’s a “Random Act Of Kindness”? How can a seemingly simple act or gift make a difference in someone’s life? Several Sundays ago, members of our congregation were treated to the following message when they arrived at their cars after the service: Just a simple handwritten note (“your” / “you’re”… who cares???). But it was anonymous. Nobody wanted to take credit for it. And yet- that made the message all the more powerful. God’s love is really GREAT! It put Paul’s...
read moreA View of the Real World (8/2/15)
Confused? Many of us are. But how do you find the truth? How do you know what to trust? Pastor Jim took on these questions during his sermon of August 2 2015. Click the following “Play” button to start listening to the recording, then scroll down to follow along… The scripture was Amos 5:8 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7. Open the below Drop Down box to read the scripture. Scripture Amos 5:8 (Seek Him who) made the Pleiades and Orion; He turns the shadow of death into morning and makes the day dark as night;...
read moreLet’s Go Surfing! PUMC Hosts Camp Meeting (7/26/15)
Our church was the host church for the Sunday Camp Meeting service on July 26. Members from our praise team lead the music and Pastor Jim preached a sermon on Matthew 14:22-33 entitled “Let’s Go Surfing!” Scroll down to listen to a recording of the sermon and to follow through the summary. PUMC Hosts the Camp Meeting Service Each week, different United Methodist Churches from the area serve as hosts for the service. The host churches usually supply the music, and their pastor gives the message. There was a bit of a...
read morePanic! Now What? (7/26/15)
On July 26, Pastor Jim was taking a much deserved vacation, so our sermon was given by Lay Servant Jim Kier. What do you do when your whole world is about to crash around you? What do you do when that moment hits you and you feel that you’re in serious danger? Jim’s scripture was John 6:1-21. Click the below “Play” button to start the recording of the message, then scroll down to read the scripture and to follow along with the sermon… John 6:1-21 1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far...
read morePhilemon, Forgiveness, and Dr. Pepper (7/19/15)
What does forgiveness do for you? And what does that have to do with Dr. Pepper??? Pastor Jim’s sermon on July 19 2015 tied it all together. Click on the following “Play” button, scroll down, and follow along (this recording is from the 9:30 service)… Our scripture was the book of Philemon… yep- the whole “book” (actually it’s a short letter). Open the below drop down box and look over Philemon’s shoulder as he reads this letter from Paul… Philemon 1 This letter is from...
read moreWhat’s Beyond the Zebras? (7/12/15)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on July 12 2015 called us to look beyond our own self imposed boundaries and to allow God to work through us; even if He takes us to places we’ve never been before. Click the below “Play” button to listen to the recording, then scroll down and follow along… Our scripture was from Genesis 12:1-5… Genesis 12:1-5 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you...
read morePUMC to Return to Friendlys! (7/21/15 & 8/18/15)
During the Summer you need Ice Cream! You need to go to the shore and do other things to take advantage of the opportunity to mix thing up. One of the highlights during the Fall and Winter is our Tuesday evenings of dinner, fellowship, and Bible Study. But one of this summer’s highlights is shaping up to be our evenings at Friendlys! Last month, we held our first Fundraiser at Friendlys. PUMC packed the restaurant and we raised over $250 for our shared ministries. People across the globe and across the state were helped because we...
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